We believe that the essence of a successfull enterprise lies in the way in which the vision of an enterprise is translated into the very fabric of the enterprise - into everything a company does.

We believe that Enterprise Architecture is a business discipline that is concerned with the consistent alignment of the structure and dynamics of the Enterprise with its vision.

We believe that collaborative teams of individuals are the heart of every organisation and by helping professionals in the field of Enterprise Architecture to become the best they can be, we will succeed.

GEAO exists to shape the Enterprise Architecture profession and to serve Enterprise Architecture professionals by providing them with support and resources designed to improve their professional capabilities.

We believe in the highest level of professionalism in every activity we undertake and in all behaviour we display. Honesty, trust, and integrity will lead all our professional endeavours.

We will continuously strive to provide the best services to our members to help them to become the best they can be.

These are our long term goals. They might be reformulated to evolve with the status of our organisation but they are not likely to change.

• Members of GEAO will experience the organisation as the most valuable source of high quality information on Enterprise Architecture in the market.
• Members of GEAO will recognise the organisation for its superior membership services that allow them to grow their professional capability and to achieve their full potential in their professional career.
• GEAO will be recognised in the market as the leading provider of services to members working in Enterprise Architecture.
• Certified members of GEAO will be known in the market for their high level of professionalism, gained through the active and consistent delivery of superior business value through the application of Enterprise Architecture.